Ep 3. From the Ashes

In the third episode of season eight of When Calls the Heart, titled "From the Ashes," the residents of Hope Valley continue to deal with the aftermath of the devastating fire that swept through the town. The community is focused on rebuilding, and everyone is pitching in to help in whatever way they can.

Elizabeth Thatcher is still struggling to process the loss of her home and all of her possessions, but she is determined to keep moving forward and find a way to rebuild her life. When Jack Wagner, her former love interest and a well-known building contractor, arrives in town to help with the reconstruction effort, Elizabeth begins to feel a renewed sense of hope.

Meanwhile, Bill Avery is dealing with his own personal demons as he tries to come to terms with the fact that he was the one who accidentally started the fire that destroyed so many homes. As he tries to make amends and rebuild his relationships with the people in town, he realizes that it will take time and effort to earn back their trust.

Rosemary and Lee Coulter, the town's beloved couple, are also working hard to contribute to the rebuilding effort. Rosemary's theatrical skills come in handy as she helps to organize a fundraising event to raise money for the community. However, as they work to rebuild their own businesses, they realize that it may not be as easy as they had hoped.

As the town slowly comes together to rebuild their homes and their lives, there are also new relationships and romances blossoming all around. Faith Carter, the town nurse, begins to develop feelings for Carson Shepherd, the town doctor, but is hesitant to act on them due to her past heartbreak. Meanwhile, Fiona Miller, the new owner of the town's restaurant, catches the eye of the town's newest resident, Lucas Bouchard.

The episode is filled with emotional moments as the characters come to terms with their losses and begin to rebuild their lives, all while trying to maintain the close-knit community that makes Hope Valley so special. Despite the hardships they have faced, the residents of Hope Valley are determined to rise from the ashes and come out even stronger on the other side.